Stop Reacting. Start Leading.

The SHIFT™ Leadership System

A research-backed system to help leaders make decisive, values-driven choices—without reacting to pressure.

Leadership today is broken.

CEOs and executives feel like they’ve lost control—constantly pulled between employee demands, business realities, and the pressure to lead with both authority and empathy.

Too many leaders either give in or shut down—but neither creates lasting success. Great leadership isn’t about reacting—it’s about leading with clarity, conviction, and control.

That’s why I created SHIFT—a research-backed leadership system that helps executives and teams set clear boundaries, make decisive choices, and execute with confidence.

SHIFT™ transforms leadership from reactive to strategic, helping leaders drive results without burnout.

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Why SHIFT?

I’m Rachael Lowell, founder of Reworking Leadership, and a recognized expert in leadership adaptability and the future of work. I led Future of Work research at Harvard and have spent years studying how leaders truly thrive under pressure.

SHIFT is the result of deep research, hard work, and systems thinking.

Built on data-driven methodology and real-world leadership application
Grounded in neuroscience, organizational psychology, and workplace trends
Used by executives, HR leaders, and tech platforms to drive performance

Through SHIFT, we identify leadership opportunities and help leaders execute on their strengths through coaching, courses and workshops.

SHIFT helps leaders master the five essential leadership strengths for the modern workplace:

Security: Leading with authority while fostering trust & inclusion

Horizon: Making clear, future-focused decisions without second-guessing

Impact: Aligning leadership with measurable business outcomes

Fluidity: Navigating change with resilience & adaptability

Ties: Building strong teams without being consumed by their demands

SHIFT doesn’t just reveal your leadership capability—it activates it.

How You Can Use SHIFT™

Discover how our science-backed approaches can enhance performance at every level of your organization.

For CEOs & Executives → Take control of your leadership presence & decision-making.
For HR & Talent Leaders → Build SHIFT into your leadership development programs.
For Tech & Platform Leaders → Integrate SHIFT into AI-driven coaching & leadership tools.